Leigh pump track opens

A pump track at Leigh School will officially open on Sunday, November 27 with a skate and bike competition.

The track was the brainchild of Leigh School principal Kerrin Jamieson, who was inspired by a similar track at Kerikeri Primary School.

The track cost just over $58,000 and was funded from the School Improvement Package.

The project was led by Board of Trustee members Tim Haggitt and brothers Andy and Richard Reid, and was completed in March.

The official opening – Pumporama 22 – will include competitions for riders of all ages, with prizes donated by local businesses such as Summer Sessions and Underground Surf & Skate.

There will also be a fun run, bands and fish burgers provided by Leigh Fish, as well as their infamous ice slide.

The PTA hopes to raise much-needed funds for new school-branded sports uniforms.
Registrations will be taken from 10am onwards, for an 11am start. Cost of entry is $5. The rain day is December 10.